Cook v. King County

— Plaintiff Doyle John Cook brought this action for damages against defendant King County, claiming personal injuries resulting from the alleged use of excessive force when he was arrested by King County police officers. For pretrial discovery purposes, Cook sought an order compelling King County to produce for his inspection “all reports, investigations and statements from officers, both civilian witnesses and otherwise, in connection with” his claim. King County resisted, claiming that the granting of Cook’s motion would permit the examination of the county sheriff’s internal investigation…